Student Services Manual (SSM)

Purpose

To assist students eligible under Chapter 31, Vocational
Rehabilitation, with the payment for parking, tuition, and the
purchase of books, materials, and supplies required for courses;
the payment is deferred until the Department of Veteran Affairs can
reimburse the university

Eligibility

qualify as a Vocational Rehabilitation Program participant
(Chapter 31)

and

have a current VA Form 22-1905 on file at Veterans Services.

Policy

Charge or Reimbursement Plan

Eligible Chapter 31 students may charge parking, tuition, books,
materials and supplies required for courses in which they are
currently enrolled.

Purchase Period

To qualify for deferred payment under Vocational Rehabilitation,
the purchases for materials and supplies through the bookstore must
be made no sooner than two weeks before and no later than four
weeks after the fall and spring semesters begin. For summer
sessions check with Accounts Receivable for purchase dates.

Restrictions

Maximum Allowable Amount

The student may charge through the bookstore required books,
materials, and supplies, provided the cost of materials and
supplies does not exceed $75.00.

Students may request authorization to purchase items that
individually cost more than $75.00. Before purchasing, the student
must submit a written authorization request, along with a copy of
the class syllabus, to his or her vocational rehabilitation
counselor/case manager for approval.

Late Requests

After the purchase period concludes, students must submit a
written request (with a copy of the class syllabus) to his or her
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Manager for approval.

Returning Items

To return ASU Bookstore items purchased under Chapter 31, the
student must provide the receipts. Books may be sold back to the
bookstore at the prescribed rates.

Procedures

Tuition

For payment of tuition:

the student must verify eligibility with Veterans Services at one of the
campuses